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Hey, we’re Fibe! We are on a mission to turn potato harvest waste into sustainable textiles. Follow us to stay tuned!

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Please welcome our tenth pitcher of the night - #HubMember Idan Gal-Shohet, CEO of @fibe_uk.

🌐 Company Overview:
Fibe is a London based #GreenTech #startup, engineering cutting-edge technology
to extract cellulosic fibres from potato harvest waste. Visit their website: https://t.co/wY31pBYhlH

🔧 Key Technological Features:
Fibe purchases this untapped waste from farmers, providing them with additional
income. Through its propriety process, the fibres use 99% less water, produce 82% less CO2e and require no land compared to cotton.

📈 Market Potential:
The apparel fibre market is worth £165 billion with the eco-fibre market growing at more than twice the rate and currently valued at £15.7 billion.

💼 Hub Member's Profile - Idan Gal-Shohet
Idan is part of the #EnterpriseFellowships programme, for engineering entrepreneurs who want to commercialise their innovations.

#HubShowcase #EnterpriseHub10th #GreenTech #Sustainability

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

@aegiq_tech @rezonwear @fibe_uk @john_w_lazar Here is a snapshot of the exhibits at the #HubShowcase: @fibe_uk, @MuddyMachines, @bladebuglimited and @rezonwear #EnterpriseHub10th #HubMember

[AAB @aabiologists.bsky.social @AABiologists]

David Prior Hope has founded a startup @fibe_uk that aims to take potato-stem waste into yarn production for sustainable fashion. Sounds easy right.....??? Sourcing, fiber prodn and then yarn prodn..
Great to hear about @niabgroup collab and @innovateuk support. Good luck!

[fibe @fibe_uk]

Does your potato field look a bit too green this season, wold you like to have less topping to do and a GUARNATEED no regrow rate? Call 1-800-HAULM-GONE and our professional team will clean up your field in a jiffy!

[AAB @aabiologists.bsky.social @AABiologists]

Exciting schedule now downloadable for AAB event on 'Plant Food Waste Valorisation: Opportunities and Challenges'
📅 Sept 11-12 @UniversityLeeds
In-person reg closes August 15th
🕸️ https://t.co/i9QP8ECmHF

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Earlier this week, we welcomed our latest cohort of #EnterpriseFellowships programme awardees for their 'Welcome Day' event, marking the start of their 12-month entrepreneurship journey with the Enterprise Hub. You can get to know them here: https://t.co/ygriYyWLhO

[WA Potatoes @WAPotatoes__]

Researchers compared a total of 211 common foods consumed around the world in terms of which production results in the most and least greenhouse gases. They call the potato “the champion” with the lowest emissions amongst the foods analysed 🥔

Read more: https://t.co/kGXcUKDFAm

[fibe @fibe_uk]

A year ago, we were invited to the #CUPGRA members day to find some potential partners. Today we presented and had our own patch in the field! We are looking forward to continue our collaborations with British farmers and how we can better server the industry

[fibe @fibe_uk]

The ITMA show in Milan was amazing! We can't wait to get our hands on some of these machines 😍

[Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation @Undaunted_HQ]

Meet The Greenhouse's latest #climate #innovation cohort!

Undaunted is excited to welcome 15 new startups onto its 12-month accelerator. Each is on a mission to resourcefully tackle climate change & set up scalable & equitable businesses along the way ➡️ https://t.co/qtiasvbSFz

[fibe @fibe_uk]

We did it! Fibe won the Moonshot Prize from the @ImperialEntLab Venture Catalyst Challenge #VCC2023. This is a massive boon to our development and we already well on our way to best utilise this award, stay tuned! #development

[fibe @fibe_uk]

Come on down to @themillsfabrica to see our exhibition for @Londoncraftweek to come see what we are doing and hopefully meet some of us!

[fibe @fibe_uk]

We made it to the Young Entrepreneurs Grand Final! We highly recommend watching the livestream and seeing what cutting edge ideas are being developed around the world
@unlocuk @VerizonBusiness

[fibe @fibe_uk]

Fibe has won the Grand Prize of Techstyle for social good!
We will be given extensive support to develop our project including: 3-month residencies at The Mills Fabrica, mentorship, and a cash prize.
https://t.co/akIjhb8YEV

[Future Fashion Factory @FutureFashionF]

@themillsfabrica Techstyle For Social Good winners for 2022 have been announced - we're thrilled to share that Future Fashion Factory member, @fibe_uk have won the Apparel/Textile Grand Prize!

Read more about the winners here - https://t.co/GwgePlPaty

#sustainable #award

[NACUE @NACUE]

Our 7 @TataEurope #VP2022 Finalists are hard at work preparing to pitch-off at the Grand Final next week 👏

Check out their businesses below:

🩺 @DrillSurgeries
🚀 @BoxxDocks
🎨 Reality Footwear
🖥️ @RouteKonnect
💡@fibe_uk
🌍 Himayat
🗳️ Ethosa

https://t.co/wklnzxH2i8

[fibe @fibe_uk]

Come support us in the Techstyle for Social Good program!!

See this Instagram video by @themillsfabrica https://t.co/cx0D1MJspy

[fibe @fibe_uk]

It was a great honour to be invited to be guest speakers at @SusVentures , we are looking forward to linking up and collaborating with some of the smart people we had the opportunity to speak with!

[NACUE @NACUE]

We’re pleased to announce our 7 #VP2022 Finalists:

Genuine Innovation - @BoxxDocks
Creative & Design - REALITY FOOTWEAR
Health & Wellbeing - #DrillSurgeries
Tata Early Stage - @fibe_uk
Tata Social Impact - Himayat
Digital & Technical @RouteKonnect
Online Peoples’ Vote ETHOSA

[Ali Moe @AliMoe88]

Check out what our brilliant @ImperialDyson students are creating using potato plant waste for a more sustainable textile alternative. A great concept with the potential for massive impact. https://t.co/CxsZX7cb9I @fibe_uk @imperialcollege